LaoIsan
LaoIsan is a term used to describe the cultural and linguistic similarities shared between Laos and the Isan region of Thailand. Isan is the northeastern part of Thailand, and its inhabitants, the Isan people, share a common heritage with the Lao people of Laos. This shared heritage is evident in language, cuisine, music, and traditions.
The Lao language and the Isan language (often referred to as Thai Isan or Northeastern Thai) are
Culturally, there are many overlaps. Traditional Isan food, such as som tum (papaya salad) and larb (minced
Historically, the Isan region was once part of the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang. This historical connection